As Talls As Lions Farewell

After eight years together, the Long Island band, As Tall As Lions, announced they are breaking up after posting this on their MySpace blog in September: 

"After eight years of music, friendship, laughter, adventure, bliss, blood, sweat, tears, and everything else that goes along with it, As Tall As Lions are retiring for the foreseeable future. There is no sadness on our side, and we hope there is none on yours. We will be playing a handful of shows across the country to try and give everyone an opportunity to see us one last time.
12/17: Los Angeles - The Troubadour - SOLD OUT
12/28: Los Angeles - The Troubadour - SOLD OUT
12/19: Chicago - Lincoln Hall - SOLD OUT
12/20: Boston - The Paradise
12/21: New York City - Highline Ballroom - SOLD OUT
12/22: New York City - Highline Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Our sincerest apologies to those who can't join us at these celebrations, but know you will be there in spirit. Much love to you all, and thanks again for everything.
-As Tall As Lions"

Eventhough they may appear to be gone forever, they have a side project that they've been working on since the summer.  Entitled Kilimanjaro, the band consists of Julio Tavarez, Saen Fitzgerald, Cliff Sarcona, and Duncan Tootill, three fourths of ATAL, creating an intense and melodic improvisational instrumental group.  ATAL Lead Singer, Dan Nigro, will be moving on to a new project called Blocks. Kilimanjaro has already produced two EPs and has been touring abound the United States.  Personally, I will really miss ATAL's chill and soothing music, but it's for each of the good of each of the members.

Kilimanjaro's Duncan Toothill plays trumpet with the rest of the band at CMJ 2010.

Check out Kilimanjaro:

astallaslions.com/kilimanjaro